Communications and Knowledge Management Associate (Casual)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a Casual Communications and Knowledge Management Associate to support knowledge management, documentation, and communications for the MCGL project with Jhpiego and USG/DOS branding standards.

The position provides surge support to capture lessons learned, produce high-quality materials, and align with donor requirements, with an on-call schedule and project-based duration Sept 2026 to June 2027.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Health Policy or related field; Doctoral degree preferred.
• Seven years related experience in health systems or similar field.
• Experience with knowledge management and communications for global health programs.

Responsibilities

• Document project implementation and capture lessons learned.
• Develop reports and presentations per Jhpiego guidelines.
• Create infographics from project data to illustrate impact.
• Guidance for country teams to capture quality photos/videos.

Skills

Knowledge management

Communications

Writing

Project coordination

Data visualization

Education

Master's degree in Health Policy or related field

Doctoral degree preferred

Tools

Office 365/SharePoint

DHIS2

Canva

Job description

General Summary

MCGL requires strong, consistent knowledge management and communications support to document project implementation, capture and disseminate lessons learned, and produce high-quality communications products that meet the standards of Jhpiego and the U.S. Government/Department of State (USG/DOS). This short-term casual position will provide surge communications and knowledge management support to the global MCGL team with the goal to ensure smooth close out and transition.

Duration: Sept 2026 - June 2027

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Success Story Documentation: Support documentation of success stories at project and country level, highlighting achievements, good practices, lessons learned, outcomes, and impact.


• Reports and Presentations: Assist with developing reports and presentations according to Jhpiego guidelines for internal program needs and external dissemination.


• Infographics: Develop infographics using project data to show impact or tell a story.


• Photography/Video Documentation: Provide guidance to country teams to support capture of high-quality photographs, short videos, or photo slideshows that highlight project impact and beneficiaries, for use on the Jhpiego website and in publications.


• Branding and Visibility: Ensure all communications products adhere to Jhpiego and USG/DOS branding, marking, and visibility requirements.


• Close out report


• Guidance documents

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Health Policy or a related field, with Doctoral degree preferred


• Seven years related experience in health systems


• Additional experience may substitute for required education to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, knowledge management, social sciences, or a related field.


• Ideally professional experience includes three to four years of demonstrated experience in knowledge management, communications, documentation, or dissemination, ideally in global health or development programs.


• Experience developing communications products such as success stories, newsletters, infographics, briefs, and presentations.


• Familiarity with knowledge management platforms and tools (e.g., Office 365/SharePoint, DHIS2, or similar) is an advantage.


• Familiarity with canva and other design tools.


• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills; ability to translate technical program information into clear, accessible content.


• Ability to work across multiple country teams and manage competing priorities and short deadlines.


• Understanding of USG/DOS branding and marking requirements for donor-funded projects is an advantage.


• Excellent oral and written command of English; additional language skills ( French/Portuguese relevant to the duty station are an advantage.


• Experience developing communications products such as success stories, newsletters, infographics, briefs, and presentations.


• Familiarity with knowledge management platforms and tools (e.g., Office 365/SharePoint, DHIS2, or similar) is an advantage.


• Familiarity with canva and other design tools.


• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills; ability to translate technical program information into clear, accessible content.

Classified Title: Sr. Technical Advisor
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Communications and Knowledge Management Associate (Casual)
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF
Starting Salary Range: $32.35 - $39.88 Commensurate with Experience
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Jhpiego
Department name: 60000105-Global Programs and Technical Excellence
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers